Llaelese

The lands of Llael have been contested in recent years, and much of that division has been fueled by the two major groups that make up the nation’s population: the Ryn and the Umbreans. Years of war in Llael have proven to be a great leveler for its people. Fortunes, lands, and ancestral power were lost in its wake, forcing aristocrats to eke out an existence alongside the lowest laborers. As the country was rebuilt, even the most destitute Llaelese retained a bearing and sense of value that set them apart from the downtrodden of other kingdoms. Despite recent setbacks, many Llaelese still take pride in their cultural heritage, knowledge of ancestry, and greater appreciation for many aspects of life.

CULTURES OF LLAEL

Llael is home to three main groups: the Ryn, Umbreans, and Tordorans.

Ryn

Prior to the Khadoran invasion and its aftermath, the eastern portion of Llael was dominated by the fair-skinned Ryn, a people of slight build and short stature who made up the majority of the nation’s populace. Much of the Llaelese nobility were of Rynnish blood, and the Ryn were particularly dominant in the Llaelese capital and eastern farmlands. The Ryn who live in Llael today consider themselves the inheritors of a long and esteemed history and are proud of their language and culture, even more so after all the hardships they have endured in the last decade.

Although the Ryn take credit for inventing tFirearms and refining the art of pistol dueling (Added Subclass Options), they are a shrewd and well-spoken people with a fondness for negotiation, fine arts, and alchemy, as well as a taste for ornate architecture. Thousands of Ryn fled the country during the Llaelese War and scattered abroad, swelling the nearest cities in both Ord and Cygnar, with some even seeking sanctuary in Rhul.

Umbreans and Tordorans

The western portion of Llael is home to many Umbreans (see above), and some Tordoran families in the nation trace their lineage back to ancient Tordor (see below).

LLAELESE NAMES

Naming conventions in Llael vary by culture, as explained below. Ryn. The majority of first names in Llael are much the same as Cygnaran first names (see above), though they often favor replacing an e or an i with a more ornate y. The treatment of surnames sets Llaelese monikers apart from those of other Immorese regions. Some families—usually long-standing ones steeped in tradition—still apply the connecting di or d’, which is a locative for “of” in Ryn, or di la for “of the,” as in the examples Elias di Gilfyn, Lorna d’Wythsten, and Taryn di la Rovissi.

Keen Mind.

You have proficiency in two of the following skills: Deception, Intimidation, Perception, and Stealth.

Blood of Liberty.

The people of Llael are accustomed to living under a repressive regime. Members of the Llaelese Resistance have taught their people not only to work underground, but also whom they can (and cannot) trust. When you make an Intelligence (Investigation) or Wisdom (Insight) check, you may roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check.